As of:11/16/09 American Government Assignments BeginningNov 16, 2009 DateDueAssignment Due – To Be Done This Day in Class
Mon, Nov 16Discuss Ch. 5 Sec 2, the Eras of Political Parties. Tue, Nov 17 Read and study Ch. 5 Sec 3.Discuss “Minor Parties.”Research a lesser known “minor” political party on the internet and bring some information on it to class to discuss.Do p. 240, Q#2, 3, 4, 5.
Wed, Nov 18Review for quiz.In class Wed:Quiz:Ch.5 Sec 1 – 3.
Thur, Nov 19Read and study Ch. 5 Sec 4.Discuss “Party Organization.” No homework for Friday … Student Appreciation Day Friday.
Fri, Nov 20Go over Ch. 5 Power Point Presentation as chapter review. Hand out Ch. 5 Review Sheet.
Mon, Nov 23Final Ch. 5 review, including completed Ch. 5 Review Sheet.Scan p. 148 “Chapter Assessment” questions to identify further areas for study and questions for review period.
Tue, Nov 24Review Sh. 5, including Review Sheet and p. 147 “Quick Study Guide.” Ch.5 Test.
Wed, Nov 25Short periods….12:20 DismissalIn class:Lesson tbd.
Thur, Nov 26Thanksgiving!
Mon, Nov 30No Homework.Begin Ch. 6 “Voters and Voter Behavior.”
Please see me with any questions.Col J. stevenj1224@comcast.net
As of 10/26/09 American Government Chapter 4 – Federalism Lesson Plan Overview:Now that you have a good foundation of the basics of American Government, we will build on that foundation and use your resourcefulness and creativity to learn the finer points of federalism in the United States.The class will be divided into four groups, with three groups assigned one of the chapter’s sections, and a fourth in charge of our class review.Each group will organize itself and produce a fact sheet and brief presentation detailing the significant information from its section(s).
Reading assignment for all students:All Ch. 4 sections should be read by Nov 2, 2009. Schedule:Mon Oct 26(34 min)Current political events:5 min Col J. briefing on Ch. 4 Lesson Plan:10 min Team organization/planning/study:remainder of period(19 min) Tue Oct 27(43 min)Current political events: 10 mi Team meetings/planning/study session:remainder of period (33 min) WedOct 28(38 min)Current political events:10 min Team meetings/planning/study session:remainder of period (28 min) ThurOct 29(43 min)Current political events/election results:10 min Ch. 4 Sec 1 Team Briefing (20-25 min) followed by Q&A. Fri Oct 30 (43 min)Current political events:10 min Ch. 4 Sec 2 Team Briefing (20-25 min) followed by Q&A Mon Nov 2(34 min)Current political events:10 min Ch 4 Sec 3 Team Briefing (15-20 min) followed by Q&A TueNov 3 (43 min)Current political events – Discussion of Election:15 min Ch. 4 Review Team Briefing (20-25 min) followed by Q&A WedNov 4Analysis/Discussions of Nov 3 Election Results; Final Ch 4 Test Review ThurNov 5 Ch.4 Test, “Federalism” Fact Sheet:One page (back can be used if necessary), typed, format decided by each team.Can accompany briefing, and should provide a usable summary to review for chapter test.(Copies of Fact Sheet are to be provided to students and Col J on the day of your briefing). Briefing:Approximately 20 minutes long.Format decided by each team (single or multiple briefers; briefing, Q&A, Skit, or any other creative format which provides effective instruction is acceptable).The review team on the last day will provide an overall review sheet and conduct a review session for the class. Grading:Each team member will receive two quiz grades:one based upon the group fact sheet and the other on the group presentation (all group members get the same grade…each team member will have an opportunity to nominate exceptional team members for extra credit or for deductions if they did not contribute).Each student will receive an individual grade on the chapter test. Team Assignments: Ch.4 Section 1:Federalism:The Division of Power Period 2Period 3Period 8
Hayley ArnoldMichael ArnoldHannah Allman David BasingerJulie FioramontiLauren Donohoe Alex DoonisAnna GrimbergPat Keena Colin GossinPatrick HallIsaac Lewandowski Anthony MaenzaSuzie JacksonAndrew Minarik Sean PetersJohn LothJoe Rohan Mark SewellDan McCabeAustin Schmitt P.L. YanezJohnathan RosatoBridgetVanderWoude Ch.4 Section 2:The National Government and the 50 States Period 2Period 3Period 8 Katy ArnoldJames BartolozziEd Askins Brittany BrownQuinn GannonGreg Ellis Clare DudaKate GrovesBrendan Koehr Nick GossinEileen HeimElizabeth Loth John ManleyMike KeplerAlayna Nagurny Michael RangelAni LucasMargaret Rohan Frank SpicerPeter SalomonJulian Seoh Jenny Torres Ch.4 Section 3:Interstate Relations Period 2Period 3Period 8 Pierce BakerCarolyn ClaybrooksMolly Dial Judith CummingsLaura GeenePeter Foeckler
Emilia FuscoMaria GuyantThomas Kosten Philip WykowskiKenny RafterAbi Marchessault Ch.4 Overall Chapter Review Period 2Period 3Period 8
Anna LaudieroNathan HughesDillon O’Doherty
Joseph MessierChristian KlebJoseph Scheetz John RossJanie MajewskiAnna Smith Liz RogersLeslie Wines
As of:10/5/09
American Government Assignments for Week ofOct 5, 2009 Date DueAssignment Due – To Be Done This Day in Class Mon, Oct 5Discuss Ch. 2, Sec 4 “Creating the Constitution.”Go over worksheet.
Tues, Oct 6Where do you stand politically? The Political Spectrum “The World's Smallest Political Quiz.”Mrs. Latimer.
Wed, Oct 7Discuss Ch. 2, Sec 5 “ Ratifying the Constitution.”Do p. 62, Q# 1, 2, 5.
Thur, Oct 8Quiz,Ch.2, Sec 4, 5.Begin Ch. 2 Review.Review p. 63, Quick Study Guide.Hand out Ch. 2 Review Sheet.
Fri, Oct 9Complete Review Sheet and go over it in class.
Mon, Oct 12Discussion of Current Events.Complete Review of Ch. 2.
Tues, Oct 13Chapter 2 Test “Origins of American Government.”
Wed, Oct 14Begin Ch. 3, “The Constitution.”Discuss Sec 1 “Basic Principles.”Do p. 75, Q# 1, 3, 5.(PSAT Test Day)
Thur, Oct 15Discuss Ch. 3, Sec 2 “Formal Amendment.”Do p. 83, Q# 2, 4.
Fri, Oct 16 Quiz,Ch.3, Sec 1, 2.Discuss, p. 91 “Amendments for a Growing City.”Study p. 91 and Do Q#1, 2, 3.
Mon, Oct 19Discuss Ch. 3, Sec 3 “Change by Other Means.” Do p. 88, Q#4, 5.
Tue, Oct 20Study p. 89 “Quick Study Guide.”Do Ch. 2 Assessment Questions, p. 90, Q# 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10. Hand out Ch. 3 Review Sheet
Wed, Oct 21Final Ch. 3 review.Go over Review Sheet
Thur, Oct 22Chapter 3 Test “The Constitution.”Grading of any study notes for extra credit during the test. Note: Chapter 3 Test Moved to Friday, Oct 23. We will have one additional review day on Thursday....Col J.
Fri, Oct 23First Quarter Ends.Election Campaign Extra Credit Workstatements due Oct 23.Lesson to be determined. Note:-- For first quarter an extra credit test grade will be available for students with a complete set of study notes of the assigned readings and classroom discussions. --Extra Credit is also available for students who work for local pro-life candidates in their fall election campaigns or participate in Seton Teenage Republicans activities. --“AP Option”:We will begin extra AP study in December for the March 2010 Am Gov & Politics AP Test.See me (or email me) with any questions. Col J.
My email address: stevenj1224@comcast.net
As of: 11/16/09
American Government
Assignments Beginning Nov 16, 2009
Date Due Assignment Due – To Be Done This Day in Class
Mon, Nov 16 Discuss Ch. 5 Sec 2, the Eras of Political Parties.
Tue, Nov 17 Read and study Ch. 5 Sec 3. Discuss “Minor Parties.” Research a lesser known “minor” political party on the internet and bring some information on it to class to discuss. Do p. 240, Q#2, 3, 4, 5.
Wed, Nov 18 Review for quiz. In class Wed: Quiz: Ch. 5 Sec 1 – 3.
Thur, Nov 19 Read and study Ch. 5 Sec 4. Discuss “Party Organization.” No homework for Friday …
Student Appreciation Day Friday.
Fri, Nov 20 Go over Ch. 5 Power Point Presentation as chapter review. Hand out Ch. 5 Review Sheet.
Mon, Nov 23 Final Ch. 5 review, including completed Ch. 5 Review Sheet. Scan p. 148 “Chapter Assessment” questions to identify further areas for study and questions for review period.
Tue, Nov 24 Review Sh. 5, including Review Sheet and p. 147 “Quick Study Guide.” Ch. 5 Test.
Wed, Nov 25 Short periods….12:20 Dismissal In class: Lesson tbd.
Thur, Nov 26 Thanksgiving!
Mon, Nov 30 No Homework. Begin Ch. 6 “Voters and Voter Behavior.”
Please see me with any questions. Col J.
stevenj1224@comcast.net
As of 10/26/09
American Government
Chapter 4 – Federalism
Lesson Plan
Overview: Now that you have a good foundation of the basics of American Government, we will build on that foundation and use your resourcefulness and creativity to learn the finer points of federalism in the United States. The class will be divided into four groups, with three groups assigned one of the chapter’s sections, and a fourth in charge of our class review. Each group will organize itself and produce a fact sheet and brief presentation detailing the significant information from its section(s).
Reading assignment for all students: All Ch. 4 sections should be read by Nov 2, 2009.
Schedule: Mon Oct 26 (34 min) Current political events: 5 min
Col J. briefing on Ch. 4 Lesson Plan: 10 min
Team organization/planning/study: remainder of period (19 min)
Tue Oct 27 (43 min) Current political events: 10 mi
Team meetings/planning/study session: remainder of period (33 min)
Wed Oct 28 (38 min) Current political events: 10 min
Team meetings/planning/study session: remainder of period (28 min)
Thur Oct 29 (43 min) Current political events/election results: 10 min
Ch. 4 Sec 1 Team Briefing (20-25 min) followed by Q&A.
Fri Oct 30 (43 min) Current political events: 10 min
Ch. 4 Sec 2 Team Briefing (20-25 min) followed by Q&A
Mon Nov 2 (34 min) Current political events: 10 min
Ch 4 Sec 3 Team Briefing (15-20 min) followed by Q&A
Tue Nov 3 (43 min) Current political events – Discussion of Election: 15 min
Ch. 4 Review Team Briefing (20-25 min) followed by Q&A
Wed Nov 4 Analysis/Discussions of Nov 3 Election Results; Final Ch 4 Test Review
Thur Nov 5 Ch. 4 Test, “Federalism”
Fact Sheet: One page (back can be used if necessary), typed, format decided by each team. Can accompany briefing, and should provide a usable summary to review for chapter test. (Copies of Fact Sheet are to be provided to students and Col J on the day of your briefing).
Briefing: Approximately 20 minutes long. Format decided by each team (single or multiple briefers; briefing, Q&A, Skit, or any other creative format which provides effective instruction is acceptable). The review team on the last day will provide an overall review sheet and conduct a review session for the class.
Grading: Each team member will receive two quiz grades: one based upon the group fact sheet and the other on the group presentation (all group members get the same grade…each team member will have an opportunity to nominate exceptional team members for extra credit or for deductions if they did not contribute). Each student will receive an individual grade on the chapter test.
Team Assignments:
Ch. 4 Section 1: Federalism: The Division of Power
Period 2 Period 3 Period 8
Hayley Arnold Michael Arnold Hannah Allman
David Basinger Julie Fioramonti Lauren Donohoe
Alex Doonis Anna Grimberg Pat Keena
Colin Gossin Patrick Hall Isaac Lewandowski
Anthony Maenza Suzie Jackson Andrew Minarik
Sean Peters John Loth Joe Rohan
Mark Sewell Dan McCabe Austin Schmitt
P.L. Yanez Johnathan Rosato BridgetVanderWoude
Ch. 4 Section 2: The National Government and the 50 States
Period 2 Period 3 Period 8
Katy Arnold James Bartolozzi Ed Askins
Brittany Brown Quinn Gannon Greg Ellis
Clare Duda Kate Groves Brendan Koehr
Nick Gossin Eileen Heim Elizabeth Loth
John Manley Mike Kepler Alayna Nagurny
Michael Rangel Ani Lucas Margaret Rohan
Frank Spicer Peter Salomon Julian Seoh
Jenny Torres
Ch. 4 Section 3: Interstate Relations
Period 2 Period 3 Period 8
Pierce Baker Carolyn Claybrooks Molly Dial
Judith Cummings Laura Geene Peter Foeckler
Emilia Fusco Maria Guyant Thomas Kosten
Philip Wykowski Kenny Rafter Abi Marchessault
Ch. 4 Overall Chapter Review
Period 2 Period 3 Period 8
Anna Laudiero Nathan Hughes Dillon O’Doherty
Joseph Messier Christian Kleb Joseph Scheetz
John Ross Janie Majewski Anna Smith
Liz Rogers Leslie Wines
As of: 10/5/09
American Government
Assignments for Week of Oct 5, 2009
Date Due Assignment Due – To Be Done This Day in Class
Mon, Oct 5 Discuss Ch. 2, Sec 4 “Creating the Constitution.” Go over worksheet.
Tues, Oct 6 Where do you stand politically? The Political Spectrum “The World's Smallest Political Quiz.” Mrs. Latimer.
Wed, Oct 7 Discuss Ch. 2, Sec 5 “ Ratifying the Constitution.” Do p. 62, Q# 1, 2, 5.
Thur, Oct 8 Quiz, Ch. 2, Sec 4, 5. Begin Ch. 2 Review. Review p. 63, Quick Study Guide. Hand out Ch. 2 Review Sheet.
Fri, Oct 9 Complete Review Sheet and go over it in class.
Mon, Oct 12 Discussion of Current Events. Complete Review of Ch. 2.
Tues, Oct 13 Chapter 2 Test “Origins of American Government.”
Wed, Oct 14 Begin Ch. 3, “The Constitution.” Discuss Sec 1 “Basic Principles.” Do p. 75, Q# 1, 3, 5. (PSAT Test Day)
Thur, Oct 15 Discuss Ch. 3, Sec 2 “Formal Amendment.” Do p. 83, Q# 2, 4.
Fri, Oct 16 Quiz, Ch. 3, Sec 1, 2. Discuss, p. 91 “Amendments for a Growing City.” Study p. 91 and Do Q#1, 2, 3.
Mon, Oct 19 Discuss Ch. 3, Sec 3 “Change by Other Means.” Do p. 88, Q#4, 5.
Tue, Oct 20 Study p. 89 “Quick Study Guide.” Do Ch. 2 Assessment Questions, p. 90, Q# 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10. Hand out Ch. 3 Review Sheet
Wed, Oct 21 Final Ch. 3 review. Go over Review Sheet
Thur, Oct 22 Chapter 3 Test “The Constitution.” Grading of any study notes for extra credit during the test.
Note: Chapter 3 Test Moved to Friday, Oct 23. We will have one additional review day on Thursday....Col J.
Fri, Oct 23 First Quarter Ends. Election Campaign Extra Credit Work statements due Oct 23. Lesson to be determined.
Note: -- For first quarter an extra credit test grade will be available for students with a complete set of study notes of the assigned readings and classroom discussions.
-- Extra Credit is also available for students who work for local pro-life candidates in their fall election campaigns or participate in Seton Teenage Republicans activities.
-- “AP Option”: We will begin extra AP study in December for the March 2010 Am Gov & Politics AP Test. See me (or email me) with any questions.
Col J.
My email address: stevenj1224@comcast.net